Aralia chinensis L., commonly known as the Chinese angelica tree, is a deciduous tree or shrub belonging to the Aralia genus. This genus is known for its sizable foliage, which can be simple or pinnately compound, and for producing small greenish-white flowers in large clusters that later develop into small black fruits. Aralia chinensis thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soils with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. It grows well in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects, and is hardy to UK zone H3. It is suitable for use as a specimen plant, hedge, screen, or in containers, with interest in spring and summer.

Chinese angelica tree (Aralia chinensis) is a deciduous shrub with large foliage, ideal for specimen planting, hedges, or screens in full sun or partial shade.

Aralia chinensis L.

Aralia cordata var. sachalinensis, commonly known as Sakhalin spikenard, is a deciduous shrub or tree within the Aralia genus, which is known for its large, often compound foliage and clusters of small greenish-white flowers. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soils with a preference for moist conditions and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south- or west-facing locations. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for use as a specimen plant, hedge, screen, or in containers, with interest primarily in spring and summer.

Sakhalin spikenard is a deciduous shrub with large foliage and greenish-white flowers, hardy to H3, ideal for specimens, hedges, screens, or containers.

Aralia cordata var. sachalinensis

Aralia warmingiana, commonly known as caroba-guazu or sabuguero, is a cultivar of the Aralia genus, which includes deciduous trees, shrubs, and perennials with large, simple or pinnately compound leaves. This plant can be grown as a tree or shrub and features deciduous or evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring a sheltered south- or west-facing aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of any pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for use as a specimen, hedge, screen, or in containers, with interest in spring and summer.

Aralia warmingiana (caroba-guazu) thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideal for hedges, screens, or containers with spring and summer interest.